Kristaps Porzingis Will Not Play On Friday

Boston Celtics forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (illness) has been ruled out for Friday's contest against the Cleveland Cavaliers. He was a late addition to the injury report due to an illness, and the team has now officially ruled him out. Al Horford will likely replace Porzingis in the starting lineup, with Sam Hauser also potentially seeing […]

Brady Tkachuk Plans To Return To Action Saturday

Ottawa Senators forward Brady Tkachuk (lower body) is poised to return to the lineup on Saturday against the San Jose Sharks. On Friday, Tkachuk told reporters that he is "ready to go." The Senators captain has missed two games after suffering a lower-body injury during the 4 Nations Face-Off. Tkachuk leads Ottawa with 21 goals […]

Kirby Dach To Miss Rest Of Season Following Knee Surgery

Montreal Canadiens forward Kirby Dach (knee) has been ruled out for the rest of the season. The team announced that Dach has undergone successful surgery on his right knee. The 24-year-old is expected to make a full recovery before the start of next season. This is the second campaign in a row that a right […]

Drew Doughty Ready To Return To Kings Lineup

Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty (lower body) will rejoin the lineup for Friday's road game against the Dallas Stars. Doughty, whose season debut was delayed until late January due to a broken ankle, missed Wednesday's clash against the Vancouver Canucks with a lower-body injury. On Friday, Doughty noted that he will have to "manage" […]

K'Andre Miller A Game-Time Decision Against Maple Leafs

New York Rangers defenseman K'Andre Miller (lower body) is a game-time decision for Friday's contest against the Toronto Maple Leafs. He suffered a lower-body injury during Tuesday's matchup against the New York Islanders. On Thursday, Miller wore a non-contact jersey in practice. However, he returned to a regular jersey for Friday's optional morning skate, which […]

Chris Kreider Considered A Game-Time Decision Friday

New York Rangers left wing Chris Kreider (upper body) is a game-time decision for Friday's showdown against the Toronto Maple Leafs. He has missed the last two games due to an upper-body injury but could return to action on Friday after fully participating in Thursday's practice. While Kreider has shown some improvement this month, he […]

J.T. Miller A Game-Time Call Friday

New York Rangers forward J.T. Miller (illness) is a game-time decision for Friday's matchup against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Miller didn't practice on Thursday due to an illness and may have to skip his first game since rejoining the Rangers on Jan. 31. The Rangers offense has received a nice boost with the addition of […]

William Nylander Good To Go Friday

Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander (undisclosed) will be in the lineup on Friday against the New York Rangers. Nylander didn't hit the ice during overtime in Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Boston Bruins and sat out Wednesday's practice. However, the Swedish star was back on the ice Friday morning and will play against the […]

Max Pacioretty Likely To Return On Friday

Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Max Pacioretty (undisclosed) is on track to rejoin the lineup on Friday against the New York Rangers. After sitting out three games, Pacioretty returned to practice on Wednesday, with Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube noting that Pacioretty "looked good" and "will probably play" in Friday's contest. The veteran forward […]

Noah Juulsen Likely Out For The Rest Of The Season

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Noah Juulsen (lower body) is set to have hernia surgery and is expected to miss the rest of the 2024-25 campaign. There are six weeks left of the regular season, and Juulsen will likely need more time to recover from the procedure. He will complete the season without any points, though Juulsen […]

Trent Frederic Considered Week-To-Week

Boston Bruins forward Trent Frederic (lower body) is considered week-to-week. He suffered a lower-body injury on Tuesday against the Toronto Maple Leafs and will exit the lineup on Thursday as the Bruins host the New York Islanders. The week-to-week designation means this likely will not be the only contest Frederic misses. Following a 40-point effort […]

Eetu Luostarinen Returns For Stanley Cup Finals Rematch

Florida Panthers forward Eetu Luostarinen (personal) will rejoin the action on Thursday against the Edmonton Oilers. The 26-year-old missed Tuesday's trip to Nashville due to the birth of his child. Luostarinen scored in his previous outing against the Seattle Kraken, but offense has been hard to come by for him for most of the 2024-25 […]

Jason Zucker A Game-Time Decision Thursday

Buffalo Sabres left wing Jason Zucker (lower body) is a game-time decision for Thursday's contest against the Carolina Hurricanes. The veteran forward was also a game-time call on Tuesday against the Anaheim Ducks. He was able to suit up for Tuesday's matchup, logging 12:57 of ice time. Tuesday marked Zucker's first game of the month […]

Timothy Liljegren Available Against Canadiens

San Jose Sharks defenseman Timothy Liljegren (upper body) will return to the lineup for Thursday's matchup against the Montreal Canadiens. He sat out Monday's meeting with the Winnipeg Jets due to an upper-body injury and was initially regarded as a game-time decision for Thursday. Liljegren has made 44 appearances with the Sharks this season, scoring […]

Robby Fabbri Placed On Injured Reserve

Anaheim Ducks forward Robby Fabbri (upper body) was placed on Injured Reserve Thursday. He was hurt in Tuesday's tilt against the Buffalo Sabres, logging only 6:20 of ice time. Fabbri has tallied eight goals and 16 points in 44 appearances this season. Ahead of Thursday's matchup against the Vancouver Canucks, the Ducks recalled Sam Colangelo […]

P.J. Washington Questionable Thursday

Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington (ankle) has been labeled questionable for Thursday's action against the Charlotte Hornets. He may miss the meeting with his former team due to a lingering ankle injury. Washington is coming off a horrible zero-point performance against the Los Angeles Lakers, so having some time off might even benefit him. If […]

Jalen Suggs Remains Out On Thursday

Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (quadriceps) will remain sidelined for Thursday's game against the Golden State Warriors, marking his 14th consecutive absence. Suggs is not participating in contact drills during practices, suggesting he is still some way from being game-ready. However, while speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley stated that Suggs […]

Cole Anthony Listed As Questionable For Thursday

Orlando Magic point guard Cole Anthony (knee) is regarded as questionable for Thursday's game against the Golden State Warriors. Anthony left Tuesday's contest versus the Cleveland Cavaliers early due to a hyperextended left knee. However, there is a possibility that he may not need to miss any further time. With Jalen Suggs (quadriceps) unavailable, Anthony […]

Aaron Gordon Continues To Manage Calf Injury, Probable For Thursday

Denver Nuggets forward/center Aaron Gordon (calf) is probable for Thursday's matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks. Gordon remains on the injury report due to managing a right calf injury, but he has missed only two games over the past six weeks. The veteran has significantly improved his performance since the All-Star break, boosting his scoring average […]

Jamal Murray Probable For Thursday's Action

Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray (knee) has been listed as probable on the injury report for Thursday's clash against the Milwaukee Bucks. This has been his typical designation for some time, but Murray has skipped only one game since Christmas Day. Despite battling inflammation in his left knee, Murray has put together a strong […]

Donte DiVincenzo May Return To Timberwolves Lineup Thursday

Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Donte DiVincenzo (toe) has picked up a questionable tag ahead of Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. He seems to be nearing his return to the lineup after practicing on Wednesday. DiVincenzo has been sidelined for 19 games due to a toe sprain. Mike Conley and Nickeil Alexander-Walker have taken on […]

LeBron James Listed As Probable Thursday

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (foot) is considered probable for Thursday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He will likely be cleared for a seventh consecutive appearance, even though James remains on the injury report due to left foot injury management. James has struggled in two meetings with the Timberwolves this season, recording only 13.0 […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Expected To Suit Up Thursday

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) is listed as probable for Thursday's matchup against the Denver Nuggets. Since returning from a calf strain, Antetokounmpo has made four consecutive appearances and appears set to remain in the lineup. The Bucks have been monitoring Antetokounmpo's workload since his return, with him averaging 26.7 minutes per game. However, […]

Roman Josi Considered Day-To-Day

Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (upper body) has been labeled day-to-day after he was injured in Tuesday's contest against the Florida Panthers. It appears that Josi avoided a serious injury, but he may still have to sit out Thursday's clash against the Winnipeg Jets. With the team struggling, Josi has not performed at his best […]

Noah Dobson Expected To Return On Thursday

New York Islanders defenseman Noah Dobson (lower body) is poised to return to action on Thursday against the Boston Bruins. He has sat out 11 games due to a lower-body injury. Dobson is a two-way force for the Islanders at the back, having registered 24 points (six goals, 18 assists) in 46 games while blocking […]

Connor Hellebuyck Starts Against Senators Wednesday

Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck will be in the crease for Wednesday's tilt against the Ottawa Senators. Hellebuyck will look to extend his season-best winning streak to eight games. The 31-year-old has performed exceptionally well throughout the campaign, posting a 35-7-1 record while allowing 2.04 goals. He has logged a .925 save percentage with six […]

Adam Fox Heading To Injured Reserve

New York Rangers defenseman Adam Fox (upper body) will miss at least three games, as The Athletic's Arthur Staple has reported that the team will place him on Injured Reserve. Fox was hurt in Tuesday's Battle of New York against the Islanders. According to Staple, there is "optimism" that Fox will be available for the […]

Mackenzie Blackwood Starts Against Former Team Wednesday

Colorado Avalanche goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood will be in the net for Wednesday's matchup against the New Jersey Devils. He will make his 23rd start with the Avalanche, entering the action with a 14-7-2 record. Ahead of the clash against his former team, Blackwood has posted a 2.31 goals-against average and a .921 save percentage with […]

Valeri Nichushkin Returns To Avalanche Lineup

Colorado Avalanche winger Valeri Nichushkin (lower body) will be welcomed back into the lineup on Wednesday against the New Jersey Devils. He will make his first appearance in 2025 after missing time due to a lower-body injury. Nichushkin was suspended at the start of the season, meaning he has skated in just 21 games in […]

Quinn Hughes May Return On Wednesday

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes (oblique) has been labeled a game-time decision for Wednesday's matchup against the Los Angeles Kings. An oblique injury has kept Hughes sidelined for six games, and he wasn't able to play for Team USA in the 4 Nations Face-Off. However, he appears to have made strides in his recovery recently […]